Support Worker
Location: Batley, WF17
£12.90 per hour
£500 Welcome Bonus (upon successful completion of probation)
Make a Difference Every Day
Are you a caring, positive, and reliable individual looking for a rewarding career?
Whether you're experienced in care or looking to take your first step into the sector, we are looking for compassionate Support Workers to join the team at Maple Lodge, our brand-new purpose-built service in Batley.
At Maple Lodge, you'll play a vital role in supporting people to live fulfilling, independent, and meaningful lives while working within a supportive and inclusive team environment.
About Maple Lodge
Maple Lodge is a newly developed service comprising five self-contained flats, thoughtfully designed to provide a calm, structured, and homely environment. Every aspect of the service has been created to promote wellbeing, independence, and quality of life.
We provide specialist residential support for adults with:
- Learning disabilities
- Autism spectrum conditions
- Neurodevelopmental differences
- Behavioural support needs
- Mental health conditions
- Dual diagnosis
- Communication differences
- Sensory processing needs
- Alternative communication methods
At Maple Lodge, everyday life is centred around the individual—not the service. We support each person to achieve their goals, maintain their routines, pursue their interests, and enjoy life on their own terms.
The Role
As a Support Worker, you'll provide person-centred support tailored to each individual's needs. You'll help people develop confidence, independence, life skills, and meaningful community connections while ensuring they feel safe, respected, and valued.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Supporting individuals with daily living activities
- Encouraging independence and personal choice
- Building positive relationships and promoting wellbeing
- Supporting access to community activities and appointments
- Following support plans and established routines
- Working as part of a dedicated and supportive team
- Providing a safe, consistent, and structured environment
About You
We're looking for people who are:
· Caring, patient, and reliable
· Positive, friendly, and calm in their approach
· Motivated and able to use their own initiative
· Passionate about helping people achieve independence
· Comfortable supporting individuals within the community
· Able to work within established routines and clear boundaries
No previous experience is required. Full training, ongoing development, and continued support will be provided to help you succeed in your role.
Shift Patterns
Flexibility to work weekends is essential.
- Day Shifts: possibly 8am-8pm or 10am-10pm dependent upon the people we support needs
- Waking Night Shifts: 8pm-8am or 10pm-10am dependent upon the people we support needs
Benefits
We value our colleagues and offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:
- £12.90 per hour
- £500 Welcome Bonus upon successful completion of probation
- Competitive annual leave entitlement, increasing with length of service
- Flexible working to support work-life balance
- Pension scheme (auto-enrolment)
- Employee Assistance Programme, including:
- 24/7 mental health support
- Counselling services
- GP access
- Lifestyle savings and discounts at supermarkets, high street retailers, utilities, and local businesses
- Discounted health cash plan
- Holiday purchase scheme (buy up to an additional week's leave)
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Supportive, inclusive, and friendly working environment
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, age, disability, religion, belief, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Apply Today
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference in people's lives every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and start your journey as a Support Worker at Maple Lodge in Batley.
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Pay: £12.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you require sponsorship (we do not offer sponsorship for this role)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Birstall WF17 6LS (preferred)
Work Location: In person
